tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post2670330811246558544..comments2023-08-17T21:16:22.761+10:00Comments on Life In A Pink Fibro: Does anyone understand Linked In?allison taithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00762529258195877400noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-73523715244062695152013-07-13T15:30:27.766+10:002013-07-13T15:30:27.766+10:00Just one more thing for me to not understand :) Just one more thing for me to not understand :) Lisa@RandomActsOfZenhttp://www.randomactsofzen.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-21454095002239040202013-07-13T07:49:59.900+10:002013-07-13T07:49:59.900+10:00I keep being invited in but keep resisting..'c...I keep being invited in but keep resisting..'cos I really didn't understand what it was about..now I think i'll just keep resisting!Naturally Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15999271127735997770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-63671912908690216982013-07-12T20:47:15.122+10:002013-07-12T20:47:15.122+10:00I created a profile recently when I thought I had ...I created a profile recently when I thought I had to look for another job. By all accounts, recruiters and head hunters use it to scout new talent. If you're not in the market for a new job then, I can't really see how useful it would be to you??Renee at Mummy, Wife, Mehttp://www.mummywifeme.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-20654874653623538512013-07-12T19:18:20.244+10:002013-07-12T19:18:20.244+10:00I am, but I don't really use it. Some people r...I am, but I don't really use it. Some people read my blog posts through it, so I keep it up. I have so much in by inbox to ignore, so LinkedIn is just another. I think it's good for recruiting...I know someone who was headhunted to be a CEO of an emerging brand in Indonesia through LinkedIn...So good things might come! Zanni Louisehttp://mylittlesunshinehouse.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-64145864032300228292013-07-12T17:06:22.662+10:002013-07-12T17:06:22.662+10:00Not for me! I can barely juggle FB, twitter and pi...Not for me! I can barely juggle FB, twitter and pinterest ~ LinkedIn would tip the scales completely! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08678887867911889293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-42621569695347269492013-07-11T16:12:46.461+10:002013-07-11T16:12:46.461+10:00I don't get it either - I've joined, sort ...I don't get it either - I've joined, sort of - I've just accepted other people's requests because I've been told 'its important for my career' but I haven't worked out how to use it properly (other than to find out that if I don't include enough job details, I'll be flooded with jobs offers that have nothing to do with what I do). But I don't understand a lot of things - such as how to keep up with the different log in systems (blogger? -don't have an account) - so I am anonymous by default (or Helen K otherwise)<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-48805002135371298972013-07-09T22:11:52.423+10:002013-07-09T22:11:52.423+10:00I've been on linked in for about five years. I...I've been on linked in for about five years. I initially joined for my virtual assistance business and studied it well. Back then I think it was a fantastic place for a professional profile but it has lost it's way trying to keep up with social media trends. It should have remained a virtual resume for professionals to meet, connect and interact. The thing that annoys me the most is the recommendation system that it bullocks. I've had so many people recommend me that I have never done any work for/with! I should break up, but you know.... breaking up is hard to do. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09651116248452404269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-23933343907281438062013-07-09T17:08:50.614+10:002013-07-09T17:08:50.614+10:00For five long years, I thought you were my man. Bu...For five long years, I thought you were my man. But I found out, I'm just a linked in your chain.<br /><br />That's all I got.<br /><br />xMaxabellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15761220164069379437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-63467538556235384512013-07-09T15:24:17.188+10:002013-07-09T15:24:17.188+10:00I'm not on Linked In and have no intention of ...I'm not on Linked In and have no intention of joining! My Facebook account is under my own name and I don't think I'll link an account to my blog, I'm just happy keeping the two separate for now. I am happy doodling away on my blog and who knows what will come in the future?!yhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05680762710638737859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-57404085593342954592013-07-09T14:02:36.597+10:002013-07-09T14:02:36.597+10:00I am on Linked In but have no idea. I want to know...I am on Linked In but have no idea. I want to know why people who don't really know my work are endorsing me?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11142707595298504108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-25889214016647384292013-07-09T11:04:15.827+10:002013-07-09T11:04:15.827+10:00I'm using a kind of social media triage ... my...I'm using a kind of social media triage ... my tweets go out into the world for anyone to read, so they tend to be either quips or links to cool media that I love and want to share. <br /><br />FB is for my inner circle - people I actually know (or know of through a mutual friend, and would love to meet one day). My FB acid test is 'would talk to face-to-face with this person at a cocktail party?'. I post more personal material there...things I'm up to, personal pics, stories about my kids etc. <br /><br />LinkedIn is more of a professional space for me, although I haven't done much with it. I've written my profile as a shiny, happy CV sort of thing. I know that people in my industry (writing/editing/publishing) have viewed it, so I figure it's better to do it than not - but apart from that, I have the feeling that I should 'do' LI better. I just don't know that I want to spend more time being social online instead of doing, you know, actual paid freelance work!Carolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15442030179931721613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-58365717691072340852013-07-09T10:31:39.920+10:002013-07-09T10:31:39.920+10:00I'm not on Linkedin, a child psychologist my d...I'm not on Linkedin, a child psychologist my daughter saw once has invited me to follow her her at least 4 times! I don't really get it, but my husband = Mr Corporate, loves it. I can't imagine it will be that useful for me. But if it doesn't have the middle-aged tummy fat ads on it I could be tempted.Jennifer Smarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02329007704786791407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-38716641332954208482013-07-09T00:14:14.579+10:002013-07-09T00:14:14.579+10:00I never got Facebook or Twitter when they first st...I never got Facebook or Twitter when they first started. Then look what happened! I think Linkedin is sleeping giant. And it will wake up one day. In the meantime, just turn off your notifications!<br />New Stories Bold Legendshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01653095766640494588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-88312852299536561802013-07-09T00:07:31.233+10:002013-07-09T00:07:31.233+10:00It seems we are in the majority!It seems we are in the majority!allison taithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00762529258195877400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-82656231492901472372013-07-09T00:07:07.578+10:002013-07-09T00:07:07.578+10:00We can be blissfully unaware together!We can be blissfully unaware together!allison taithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00762529258195877400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-52038631424477290372013-07-09T00:06:42.982+10:002013-07-09T00:06:42.982+10:00It's definitely a 'real self' kind of ...It's definitely a 'real self' kind of place!allison taithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00762529258195877400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-6459973078586538502013-07-09T00:06:14.876+10:002013-07-09T00:06:14.876+10:00I think everyone feels the same!I think everyone feels the same!allison taithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00762529258195877400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-37499899213486161162013-07-09T00:05:52.516+10:002013-07-09T00:05:52.516+10:00Your headshot is just fine. Let us know how you ge...Your headshot is just fine. Let us know how you get on!allison taithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00762529258195877400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-47513642798590071802013-07-09T00:05:20.079+10:002013-07-09T00:05:20.079+10:00You are very clever with all your LI knowledge. Ma...You are very clever with all your LI knowledge. Maybe you can write a post about who it's useful for!allison taithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00762529258195877400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-71778988672059403772013-07-09T00:04:41.228+10:002013-07-09T00:04:41.228+10:00Interesting to hear on all counts Kim. Interesting to hear on all counts Kim. allison taithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00762529258195877400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-25856117359124169862013-07-09T00:04:13.273+10:002013-07-09T00:04:13.273+10:00LOL! Well, stalking is very important...LOL! Well, stalking is very important...allison taithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00762529258195877400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-29680168597412260222013-07-09T00:03:50.267+10:002013-07-09T00:03:50.267+10:00I hear you Rae!I hear you Rae!allison taithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00762529258195877400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-1651067598592838772013-07-08T20:27:40.466+10:002013-07-08T20:27:40.466+10:00I am on linked In for work. Promptly forgot my pas...I am on linked In for work. Promptly forgot my pass word, can't be bothered updating it. Yes you are bombarded with rubbish, comments, etc. people seeking answers that you don't have time to give them. I can't give up Face Book as it connects me with friends and family overseas, I find it a great way to catch up with what is going in their world and for sharing photos. Linked In I call it Face Book for W.....s. Because someone is always trying to sell me something. xxx RaeAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09757728297450699103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-7626821959903558042013-07-08T19:29:14.380+10:002013-07-08T19:29:14.380+10:00I'm also not that happy with Facebook - it jus...I'm also not that happy with Facebook - it just feels too cluttered and life is cluttered enough. I think I liked it better when I was only connected to a few old pals from the UK. My TV pals from long ago were the best as they're such showbiz showoffs and very funny. Now... it's too much. I don't know why I am on Linked In and do nothing there but click the odd request. Must have turned off the emails though as I don't get many.<br /><br />Linked In did help me find the final ex-boyfriend though when I was going through a e-stalking phase, so it's not all bad.Seana- Sydney, Kids, Food + Travelhttp://www.seanasmith.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-73914726600819281082013-07-08T18:58:09.241+10:002013-07-08T18:58:09.241+10:00I, like you, think John Birmingham KNOWS STUFF. So...I, like you, think John Birmingham KNOWS STUFF. So I read his article with interest. I also admire him greatly as a writer. But Facebook for me still has a purpose. I can connect with friends of mine who've moved to other countries, but whom I still count as close friends. As for LinkedIn - as much as it annoys me with its 'You may be interested in following the opinions of these thought leaders' (err… thanks, I'll PASS and use my own thoughts on 'following' and save it for twitter), it's been a valuable tool for me in gathering freelance work. <br /><br />I've been contacted for interviews on the basis of my profile. If I wasn't likely to use it professionally though, I'd DELETE. There's enough spam in my inbox already! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04303404494591946214noreply@blogger.com